H.E. Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Zainal, Ambassador of Malaysia to France, launched the French translated novels of three prominent novelists and Malaysian National Laureates at a book launch reception held at Librairie de l’Asie Culturelle et Religieuse’ in Paris on Wednesday, 19 October 2011.
The three Malay language literatures are as follows:
Original version Author French
in Malay language Version
1. Hujan Pagi Dato’ A. Samad Said La Pluie d’un matin
2. Rimba Harapan Kamaluddin Muhammad La Jungle de l’Espoir
(Keris Mas)
3. Hari-Hari Terakhir Dato’ Dr. Anwar Ridhwan Les Derniers Jours d’un
Seorang Seniman Artiste
The book launch reception was organized by the Malaysian National Institute of Translation and Les Indes Savantes, a French publisher specializing on Asian books.